METALIZM – English Lyrics

• By: BABYMETAL
• Album: THE OTHER ONE

Lyrics & Translation

Explore the unique fusion of metal and Japanese pop with BABYMETAL's "METALIZM." Discover the song's hidden meanings and cultural influences while immersing yourself in its infectious rhythms. This track exemplifies BABYMETAL's innovative approach to music, blending diverse genres into a captivating experience.

[English]

メタリアンナイト 千の夜を越え

魔法の杖と 騎馬を従えて

メタリアンのキング 白い雲まとい

翼広げて 空高く舞え

メタリズム ズム ズム

メタリズム ズム ズム

メタリズム ズム ズム

メタリズム ズム ズム

メタリズム ズム ズム

メタリズム ズム ズム

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メタリズム ズム ズム

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メタリズム ズム ズム

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メタリズム ズム ズム

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(メタリズム ズム ズム)

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メタリアンナイト 千の風に乗り

宝探しの 地図を塗り替えて

メタリアンのキング 黒い闇抜けて

金色の陽が 照らす新世界

メタリズム ズム ズム

メタリズム ズム ズム

メタリズム ズム ズム

(メタリズム ズム ズム)

メタリズム ズム ズム

メタリズム ズム ズム

メタリズム ズム ズム

(メタリズム ズム ズム)

メタリズム ズム ズム

メタリズム ズム ズム

メタリズム ズム ズム

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
night /naɪt/ A1	noun - the period of darkness between sunset and sunrise
magic /ˈmædʒɪk/ A2	noun - the power to make impossible things happen
king /kɪŋ/ A1	noun - the male ruler of an independent state
cloud /klaʊd/ A2	noun - a visible mass of condensed water vapor floating in the atmosphere
world /wɜːrld/ A1	noun - the earth, together with all of its countries and peoples
light /laɪt/ A1	noun - the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible
dark /dɑːrk/ A2	adjective - with little or no light
new /njuː/ A1	adjective - not existing before; made, introduced, or discovered recently
gold /ɡoʊld/ A2	noun - a yellow precious metal used for coins, jewelry, and other decorative items
map /mæp/ A1	noun - a diagrammatic representation of an area of land or sea showing physical features
search /sɜːrtʃ/ B1	verb - to look for something
fly /flaɪ/ A2	verb - to move through the air using wings

Key Grammar Structures

• 千の夜を越え

  ➔ Using the verb '越える' (koeru) in the te-form '越え' to indicate the action of 'overcoming' or 'crossing' something, here '千の夜' (thousand nights).

  ➔ '越える' (koeru) is a verb meaning 'to cross' or 'to overcome'. The te-form '越え' is used here to connect this action with other parts of the sentence or to express the completed action.

• 千の風に乗り

  ➔ Using the noun '風' (kaze) with the particle 'に' to indicate 'riding' or 'mounted on' the wind, with the verb implied as '乗る' (to ride) in the sentence.

  ➔ 'に' is a particle indicating the target or means of an action. '風に乗り' translates as 'riding the wind.' The verb '乗る' (to ride) is often omitted but implied here.

• 白い雲まとい

  ➔ Using the noun '雲' (cloud) with the verb 'まとい' (to wrap or dress), implying 'dressed in white clouds' or 'surrounded by white clouds.'

  ➔ 'まとい' is a classical or poetic verb meaning 'to wrap' or 'to dress.' In the context, it conveys the character being surrounded or clothed in white clouds.

• 翼広げて 空高く舞え

  ➔ Using the verb '広げる' (hhirogeru) in the te-form '広げて' to mean 'spread out' wings, and the imperative '舞え' (to dance or fly), expressing a command or encouragement.

  ➔ '広げる' (hhirogeru) means 'to spread out' or 'expand.' The te-form '広げて' is used to connect actions, and '舞え' (fly/dance!) is an imperative verb giving a command or encouragement.